David Alaba has been one of the key players of Real Madrid since he came. He was integrated perfectly in Ancelotti’s team. However the ex-Bavarian has had some uncommon issues for the first time since his arrival from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid over the summer. The 29-year-old has settled into life in Spain nicely, but he has still had to deal with these unwanted issues.
Uli Hoeness tried to cause a stir lately when he declared that Alaba had sought a move to Barcelona during his time in Bavaria, though the versatile Real Madrid player has answered those claims. Alaba left the German champions on a free transfer over the summer in order to join Real Madrid in one of the transfer window's best signings.
The German said not long ago: "He [Alaba] told me once: 'my dream is to play for Barcelona one day', so I asked him if he wanted to negotiate with the resident or their bankruptcy administrator".
There were no negotiations reported and it was Alaba who claimed that at his presentation as a Real player at the end of July. He spoke before the media saying: "For me there was always only one option and that was Real Madrid".
The Austrian isn't overly concerned by Hoeness' comments, though. Instead, he's focused on helping his country qualify for next year's World Cup in Qatar. Top spot is already a bridge too far for them, with Denmark sitting on 18 points. Scotland, as well, have four points more than Austria.
When asked about the Hoeness statement, Alaba initially responded with a laugh at the national team's press conference on Wednesday. Then, the austrian jolly said: "I remember the conversation. It was different, not as he said it was”.
Alaba will come up against Barcelona's Yusuf Demir when Los Blancos face the Catalans in El Clasico this season, but for now they're enjoying their time as international teammates. He has a great relationship with Demir: "We spoke in the dressing room about playing each other in El Clasico. We're proud to represent Austria with these clubs. We haven't met yet in Spain, but surely that will change", Alaba said.
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